Sunday piano and accordion band concert to benefit Equinox

Wally Jones, Squeeze Play Accordion Band team up for good cause

Walter "Wally" Jones performs a concert to benefit Equinox programs from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)PAUL BUCKOWSKI/Albany Times Union

BETHLEHEM —Wally Jones is a busy musician.

The organist, pianist and composer says he plays 23 times a month at Capital Region nursing homes, churches and, when needed, at the Blanchard American Legion Post in Delmar.

On Sunday, Sept. 22, he'll share his talents, along with musicians from Squeeze Play Accordion Band, in concert at Delmar's First United Methodist Church. Jones will perform on piano for his hour-long concert from 4 to 5 p.m., with a prelude performance by the accordion group at 3:40 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit Equinox programs; donations will be accepted at the door. The not-for-profit, which is well known for putting on the biggest Thanksgiving community feast in the Capital Region, provides services and opportunities to more than 5,200 families, adults and youths impacted by domestic violence, addictions, mental health disorders, homelessness, poverty and violence.

Jones, who says he likes to "think outside the box" when it comes to his approach to music, plans to play two of his own works, "Meditation" and "Unforgettable, " among others for the benefit.